EU Skiwerx Winter 2023/2024
What is Endurance United Skiwerx ?
Endurance United is an affiliated program of MyXC Skiwerx. EU Skiwerx (focused on Nordic skiing) is for active kids ages 9-14 that want to learn a variety of training skills (speed, strength, endurance, flexibility) to help them become successful and happy endurance athletes in the future. The overall objectives of the program are to assist children in the development of a love of the outdoors, a healthy lifestyle, excellent technical skills and a good level of physical fitness within a sport environment.
Please be aware of the equipment requirements for the winter programming. Skiers must own their equipment or MYSL provides limited rentals, but you will need to plan ahead to arrange for equipment at the rental day or shop at the MYSL Ski Swap. Questions regarding equipment rental contact callie.knapp@enduranceunited.org.
Highlights of program
*Workouts focus on fun and include a variety of speed work, agility drills, strength and flexibility, as well as endurance training.
*Each group has a dedicated and certified coach with prior coaching/collegiate racing experience. Ratio of 1:10.
*Session length is 1 hour 30 minutes.
*Formal and ongoing curriculum development specific to age group.
*Waxable classic/skate ski rental program.
*Ski culture/next steps/how to become a ski racer and/or stay active and healthy for life tutorials.
Winter EU Skiwerx Membership Includes:
*MyXC Skiwerx Membership; which includes seeding and point earning privileges in the Skiwerx Series
*Coaching support at select Skiwerx Series/Youth Cup events
Requirements
*Age 9 as of Dec 31.
*For on snow training, classic skis, skate skis, poles and boots are required. MYSL rentals are available up to a size 42 boot and skier weight of 105 pounds. Rentals can only be used on good snow conditions…don’t use as rock skis! If your skier is larger than this (many 7th and most 8th graders will not fit into MYSL rentals), we highly recommend attending the MYSL Ski Swap in November.
*Rock skis (your old fish scale skis or get some at the MYSL Ski Swap).
*Encouraged attendance at some Skiwerx Series or Team Sprints events.
Weather Cancellation Policy
We will hold sessions in most weather conditions, so proper clothing is very important. We will try to make cancellation decisions 1.5 hours before a session begins. Coaches discretion for the safety of skiers is first and foremost in making our shortened session or cancellation decisions. Below is the general guideline we follow for cancellations.
Air temp of -5 degrees (without windchill). Cancelled session.
Windchill of -8 degrees. Depends on wind direction and trail availability. Session may be cancelled or shortened.
Nordic Ski training for Adults, Juniors and Youth led by Liz Peterson EU Program Director.
WINTER SESSION AT CAPACITY
Head Coach: Callie Knapp
Dates: Nov 28th - Feb 29th
No practice: Holiday break Dec 25th-Jan 1st &
Birkie race week Feb 19th-Feb 25th
When: Tuesdays & Thursdays: 6:00pm - 7:30pm*
*aligned with Tuesday/Thursday night Adult Nordic sessions.
Location: Battle Creek Rec Center
We are planning on snowmaking at Battle Creek. Please be aware snowmaking efforts still depend on mother nature. In the case of low snow, or minimal snowmaking loops, we will switch to dryland (on foot) training.
Cost: $425
If you have questions regarding the EU Skiwerx program, or want to be placed on wait list please email EU Youth Head Coach, Callie Knapp, at callie.knapp@enduranceunited.org